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Event:
LH27: Strife vs Hunt
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Reem pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Reem settles back down.
Reem throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reem on the side of the head.
James catches Reem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Reem off the cage and back into range.
James digs a good hook to Reem's body.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James lands a glancing blow to the side of Reem's head.
James is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
James feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reem takes one on the button.
Reem looks to clinch
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reem shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Reem to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Simon James has been cut.
James throws a good cross that connects.
Reem tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #T1#
Reem takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a slapping leg kick.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem looks winded!
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Reem only half commits.
Reem misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
James keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by James.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looks like James has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD#
James lands a big right hand that sends Reem crashing to the mat! James stays standing though and waves Reem back to his feet!#ROC#
Reem is rocked!#CL2#
Reem rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Reem is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James controlling the action here for a moment.
James blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for James.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Reem throws a sloppy head kick
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reem tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reem throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
James feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reem sprawling to the canvas! Reem rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can James finish him?!
James walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Reem drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! James swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Reem's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon James!
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Event:
LH21:Harrak vs Hackett II
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James lands a nice hook to Deluxe's body. Deluxe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Deluxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Deluxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Deluxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Deluxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deluxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Deluxe looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deluxe moves out of range as James strikes.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James misses with a looping left.
James throws a body punch but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Deluxe misses.
Deluxe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Deluxe misses with a hook.
Deluxe tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluxe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deluxe there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Deluxe misses. #TD#
Deluxe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
James sneaks out the side door and pushes Deluxe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deluxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deluxe cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James throws a nice looking combination but Deluxe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deluxe fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deluxe lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Deluxe. Those never looked like landing.
Deluxe misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Deluxe misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
A jab from James misses. #TD#
Deluxe scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Deluxe stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Deluxe postures up.
Deluxe won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deluxe tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Deluxe has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Deluxe's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deluxe looking for a sweep. Not yet Deluxe, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Deluxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James postures up.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deluxe is keeping the position for now.
Deluxe wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deluxe is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Deluxe throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Deluxe is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deluxe.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
James wants to get back to his feet but Deluxe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deluxe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deluxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James keeping moving, preventing Deluxe from controlling successfully.
James wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
James managing to control the position.
Deluxe stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
That's time! Deluxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Deluxe avoids the head kick by James.
Deluxe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deluxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deluxe shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Deluxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James swings for the body but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe moves away from the strike by James.
James slips under a jab from Deluxe.
Deluxe swings for the body but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a lazy right hand but Deluxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deluxe is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
#TD#
James tries to sprawl but Deluxe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deluxe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
James is staying active underneath Deluxe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deluxe stops James from getting back to his feet.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deluxe is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Deluxe trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Deluxe passes the guard and advances to mount!
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Deluxe.
Deluxe looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
James is squirming around, avoiding Deluxe's attempts to control the action.
Deluxe looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
James taking shots to the head.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
James wants to control but Deluxe is having none of it.
Deluxe lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Simon James's cut even more.
Deluxe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Deluxe with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
Simon James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Deluxe!
Our winner, Johnny Deluxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James checks a low kick from Reem.
James checks the leg kick.
Reem lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Simon James has been cut.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James cracks Reem with an open hand slap.#CL#
James tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a wild combination.
Reem motions for James to come forward. Reem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from James finds it's way through Reem's defenses.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James lands with an overhand left.#T1##CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
James tries to circle away but Reem has him pinned against the cage.
James wants to break free but Reem has control.
James tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
James can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James scores with the left hand. Reem knows he should have avoided that one.
Reem looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James looks for the body kick but Reem saw that one coming.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James scores with a jab to the body.
James works the jab nicely.
Reem closes the distance but James moves to the side
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reem throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem walks into a jab.
James throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reem's hands.
Reem tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Reem misses with a low kick.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reem wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
James with a jab.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
James throws out a powerful jab.
James lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from James.
Reem throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
#T4#
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James throws a right and a left that Reem avoids nicely.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Reem throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem throws a hook but James blocks it.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reem defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simon James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James connects with a single shot there.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reem tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James thuds his right hand into Reem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and James counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
James misses with a few strikes there.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
Reem thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a series of strikes. Reem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James feints a jab promting Reem to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James cracks Reem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
James misses with a hook.#T2#
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
James keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Reem lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Reem lands the left hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Simon James's cut even more.
Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reem misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
As Reem backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
Reem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
James dodges the punch combination from Reem.
James with a jab.
James defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Uber Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from James. #T3##CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Reem won't allow it.
#BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James scores with a hook.#CL#
Reem clinches.
James is trying to break free.#BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reem moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Reem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Reem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reem.
James is breathing heavily.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Reem tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Reem throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Reem only half commits. #KD#
Reem lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
James is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Simon James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uber Reem!
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Event:
LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Kent wants to clinch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent misses with an uppercut.
James tries to bum rush Kent with a series of wild strikes but Kent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from James misses.
James scores with the left hand. Kent knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from James misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
#CL#
Kent has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Kent missing with knees to the body.
Kent lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kent obliges.
James looks winded!
Kent lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Simon James has been cut.#T1#
James blocks a body shot from Kent.
Kent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kent obliges.
Kent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kent connects with a knee to the head.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent landing knees to the head.
Kent lands a nice knee to the body.
Kent pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kent gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kent landing knees to the head.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kent landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kent.
Knees to the body from Kent.
Kent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kent putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has James in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kent with a knee to the head.
Kent throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kent landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Kent lands a knee to the body.
Kent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Simon James's cut even more.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Kent.
Kent unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kent misses with a body punch.
Kent's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kent connects with a knee to the head.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
The cut above Simon James's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kent with a knee to the head.
Kent lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kent with a knee to the head.
Kent scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kent.
Kent scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
Simon James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kent lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kent rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Kent unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Kent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kent obliges.
Kent lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kent digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Kent.
Kent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kent obliges.
Kent unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James is breathing heavily.
Kent utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Kent lands a good knee to the midsection. James won't want to take too many of those.
Kent connects with a knee to the head.
Kent lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
A knee to the head by Kent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Simon James's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clark Kent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
James misses with a two punch combination.
Koutalianos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Koutalianos clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James is trying to break the clinch but Koutalianos is controlling him.#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
James connects with a body shot.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koutalianos.
#CL#
Koutalianos has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Koutalianos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koutalianos tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Koutalianos back against the cage. #T1##BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koutalianos wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James tries to land a body kick
and Koutalianos counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands with a good body shot.
Koutalianos drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Koutalianos clinches up against the cage.
Koutalianos is looking for a takedown.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koutalianos is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James is trying to break free.
James wants to break free but Koutalianos has control.
James takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Simon James has been cut.
Koutalianos stalling in the clinch but James improves position. #T3#
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Koutalianos won't allow it.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Koutalianos has double underhooks. #BC#
Koutalianos manages to break the clinch.
Simon James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koutalianos is defended easily by James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgios Koutalianos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koutalianos's hands.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James connects with a right hand. Koutalianos shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Koutalianos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koutalianos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koutalianos fails with the takedown.
Koutalianos doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James throws a right and a left that Koutalianos avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from James finds it's way through Koutalianos's defenses.
James misses with a two punch combination.
Koutalianos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from James.
Koutalianos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Koutalianos does a little dance to reset his feet.
James looks to land a combination but Koutalianos avoids it well.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koutalianos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koutalianos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koutalianos fails in his attempt to clinch.
James scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with a body shot that sends Koutalianos's belly button to the back.#T1#
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Koutalianos.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koutalianos manages to avoid it.
Koutalianos doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Koutalianos. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Koutalianos rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koutalianos tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
#BC#
Koutalianos breaks from the clinch.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koutalianos looks to land a combination. James sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Koutalianos avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simon James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koutalianos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koutalianos wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koutalianos blocks a jab.
James looks to land a right hand but Koutalianos moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for James. That snapped Koutalianos's head back.
#T3#
Koutalianos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgios Koutalianos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koutalianos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James swings for the body but Koutalianos moves out of range.
Koutalianos dodges the punch combination from James.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from James misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Koutalianos does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koutalianos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Koutalianos is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James jabs Koutalianos right on the nose. Koutalianos blinks but takes it well.
Koutalianos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Koutalianos tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Georgios Koutalianos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koutalianos slips under a jab from James.#CL#
Koutalianos clinches.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koutalianos works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Koutalianos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Koutalianos darts in and clinches James up against the cage.#BC#
Koutalianos breaks from the clinch.
Koutalianos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koutalianos's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Koutalianos pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
Koutalianos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Koutalianos.
Koutalianos looking for a takedown.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koutalianos has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Koutalianos.
Koutalianos has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koutalianos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgios Koutalianos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koutalianos jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James tries to break free but Koutalianos pushes him back against the cage.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koutalianos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koutalianos under the eye.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koutalianos tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from James does no damage.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koutalianos's head.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Koutalianos tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Koutalianos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
An attempted straight right counter from Koutalianos misses the target.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from James in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Koutalianos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koutalianos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koutalianos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch lands to the side of Koutalianos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koutalianos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James throws a series of punches but Koutalianos moves out of range.
James misses with a wild combination.
Koutalianos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Koutalianos shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.#CL#
Koutalianos has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James avoids the elbow strike from Koutalianos, against the cage.
Simon James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Koutalianos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koutalianos shoots and misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koutalianos fails with an attempt to clinch.
James connects with a jab.
Georgios Koutalianos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koutalianos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon James!
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